About this property
Battery 223 is in Lower Township, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. The harbor defense battery was completed in 1943. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 2008.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000555. It was listed on June 24, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Battery 223 listed on the National Register?
Battery 223 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Battery 223?
Battery 223 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Battery 223?
The period of significance for Battery 223 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1943.
Can I research the history near Battery 223?
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